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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Norman's brother-in-law's major problem?
(a) He has lost his job.
(b) He is an alcoholic.
(c) He is going through a divorce.
(d) He does not have any money.

2. Who helps take Neal upstairs to bed?
(a) Jessie
(b) Paul
(c) Jessie's mother
(d) Mr. Maclean

3. Instead of returning to the cabin, where do Norman and Paul spend the night?
(a) At a roadside park
(b) At a Holiday Inn
(c) At their parents' home
(d) At a bed and breakfast

4. How does Norman feel when Paul is complimented on his fishing technique?
(a) Both proud and annoyed
(b) Both proud and jealous
(c) Both proud and angry
(d) Both proud and happy

5. What do the brothers always wonder about each other?
(a) Which one is smarter
(b) Which one is more handsome
(c) Which one is tougher
(d) Which one has more money

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Jessie and her mother tending to Jessie's brother?

2. What does Norman and Paul's father do with them?

3. What happens to humiliate Paul?

4. What do Norman and Paul see when they return from fishing?

5. What do Norman and Mr. Maclean come to realize?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens one night after Norman and Paul spend the day fishing?

2. Who arrives to surprise Norman and Paul at the cabin?

3. What is Norman's reaction to the phone call?

4. Which of the two brothers is the better fisherman?

5. Where do the two brothers go fishing?

6. Why does Paul try to avoid Norman?

7. What do Norman and Paul receive in the form of sermons from their father?

8. What is the occupation of Norman and Paul's father?

9. What do Norman and Paul find when they return to the spot where they left the car?

10. Why does Norman's mother-in-law enlist Norman's help on Neal's behalf?

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